AI Note Taker
Stop spending hours on manual note-taking. Upload a lecture recording, a PDF, or paste a YouTube link and Learnco writes clean, structured study notes in seconds — with headings, key terms, and bullet points. Then turn those notes into flashcards, quizzes, or a podcast with one click.
How it works
Three steps from raw content to a full study session.
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Upload your content
Drop in a PDF, upload a lecture recording (MP3, WAV, MP4), paste a YouTube link, or add a DOCX file. Learnco handles textbooks, slides, recorded lectures, and research papers.
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Get structured notes instantly
Learnco transcribes and summarizes your content into clean study notes with headings, bullet points, key definitions, and takeaways — not a wall of raw transcript.
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Study, quiz, and review
Edit your notes in the built-in rich text editor, generate flashcards or a practice quiz from them, or turn them into an AI podcast for review on the go.
Why students use Learnco
Built for how students actually study — not another generic AI wrapper.
Works with any source
PDFs, lecture audio (MP3, WAV), video (MP4), YouTube links, DOCX files, and plain text. One tool for every kind of study content you have.
Real notes, not transcript dumps
Learnco writes structured study notes with headings, bullet points, definitions, and key takeaways — the kind of notes you'd wish you took in class.
Full rich text editor
Every set of notes is fully editable. Highlight, annotate, add your own insights, reorganize sections, and make the notes truly yours.
One click to flashcards or quizzes
Turn your notes into a flashcard deck or practice quiz instantly. Active recall is the fastest way to retain what you just read or watched.
Listen back as a podcast
Convert your notes into an AI-generated audio podcast and review the material while walking, commuting, or working out.
Free to try
Take notes from PDFs and lectures on the free plan. Upgrade only for unlimited uploads, longer recordings, and audio podcast generation.
Frequently asked questions
How does the AI note taker work?
Upload any source — a PDF, lecture recording, YouTube link, or text — and Learnco's AI transcribes and summarizes the content into structured study notes with headings, definitions, and bullet points. Processing takes about 30 seconds for most sources.
Is the AI note taking app free?
Yes. Learnco's free tier lets you generate notes, flashcards, and quizzes from your study materials with no credit card required. Paid plans unlock unlimited uploads, longer recordings, and audio podcasts.
Can it take notes from a lecture recording?
Yes. Upload an MP3, WAV, or MP4 file of your lecture and Learnco transcribes the full recording, then writes organized study notes with headings and key takeaways — not a raw transcript.
How is this better than taking notes by hand?
Manual note-taking during a lecture forces you to split attention between listening and writing. With Learnco, you focus on understanding the lecture, then let the AI generate comprehensive notes afterward. You can then edit and personalize them.
Can I turn the AI notes into flashcards or quizzes?
Yes. One click turns your notes into a flashcard deck with SM-2 spaced repetition or a practice quiz with multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions.
Does the AI note taker work for STEM and medical content?
Yes. Learnco handles math formulas, chemical equations, medical terminology, and technical content. Students in pre-med, nursing, engineering, and other technical programs use it daily.
Turn any lecture or PDF into study notes in seconds
Stop rewriting notes by hand. Let Learnco's AI note taker do the heavy lifting so you can focus on understanding and reviewing. Free to start.